GE Definium 5000 User Manual

Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
Definium 5000 X-Ray System 5197809-1EN Rev. 4 (13 February 2008) 2-1
Operator Manual © 2008 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
This chapter explains the safety considerations, general equipment and patient related precautions, and
the symbols used for the safe operation of your equipment. This chapter also includes information about
the emergency procedures.
This chapter presents the concepts necessary to operate your system safely.
Topics covered include:
• Intended Use
(p. 2-1)
• X-ray Protection
(p. 2-2)
• General
(p. 2-2)
• Safety Symbols
(p. 2-5)
• Responsibilities
(p. 2-7)
• Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD)
(p. 2-8)
• Radiation Protection
(p. 2-8)
• Monitoring of Personnel
(p. 2-9)
• Protection Against Electric Shock Hazards
(p. 2-9)
• Protection Against Hazards from Unwanted or Excessive Radiation
(p. 2-9)
• Product Identification
(p. 2-10)
• Certifications
(p. 2-11)
• Classification
(p. 2-11)
• Environmental Statement on the Life Cycle of the Equipment or System
(p. 2-11)
• Disposal of Waste
(p. 2-11)
Intended Use
This system has been designed as a digital imaging system for use in general, emergency and trauma
radiography.
The system maintains constant alignment between the x-ray tube and detector. The flexibility of the
system makes it ideal for patients in the erect or supine positions, including those in wheelchairs and
those with disabilities.
All system movements are motorized.
IMPORTANT!: Only components that are listed by GE for use with the Definium 5000 should be
connected to and/or used with the system. Non-system software should not be loaded
onto any system computer.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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GE Definium 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Definium 5000
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English